These two characters in these short stories portray considerable conformities in numerous behavioral patterns. Not only do Dee and Montresor have ulterior motives, but they come out of the entire two stories as self-centered individuals. After being fortunate to be educated through church support, Dee returns home as a sophisticated girl, taunting her mother and sister. Montresor, on the other hand, embarks on a revenge mission against his friend Fortunato. Find out more similarities in this review.